Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington

For more than 60 years, the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance has built a reputation as one of the top public policy schools in the nation. The school is defined by our shared purpose: to inspire public service and to democratize public policy. Our students, graduates, and faculty provide the ideas, expertise, and leadership that guide government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private companies around the country and throughout the world. In partnership with communities, we co-create solutions to the most pressing societal problems. Mission: The Evans School of Public Policy & Governance educates leaders, generates knowledge, and hosts communities to co-create solutions to pressing societal problems. The principles that guide our work: Equity. We commit to discovering and daylighting disparities, taking anti-racist action, and dismantling systems of oppression. Courage. We stand for policy and practice leadership informed by evidence and empathy, data and compassion, head and heart. Service. We have a responsibility to think beyond ourselves and act to uplift all.